MoneySavingExpert News
January 2022
Coronavirus testing for fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK will be axed next month, it's been announced. In addition, those who aren't fully vaccinated will no longer be required to take a day eight test or self-isolate on arrival to the UK. The new rules will come in from 4am on Friday 11 February.
25 January 2022
Do not throw out letters from Barclaycard and double-check statements as the credit card company has admitted it's refunding MORE customers after MoneySavingExpert.com first revealed a mystery redress scheme set up by the firm to correct historic overcharging. And some people have got back over £1,200.
25 January 2022
Tesco Bank's new 'Clubcard Pay+' prepaid debit card is now available to all 20 million Clubcard holders. You can double your Clubcard points for three months after taking the card out and it offers features to help you budget, but it can't be used in the same way as a full current account.
25 January 2022
Millions of Virgin Media customers will see their bills increase in March, with broadband, TV and home phone customers seeing average price hikes of £56 a year. Virgin Mobile prices will also rise in April. But while you can cancel penalty-free, we've learnt Virgin Media is offering automatic discounts to those calling up for a better deal, while MoneySavers have told us haggling has led to even bigger price cuts.
25 January 2022
Up to seven million people in the UK are missing out on benefits they're entitled to, according to MSE founder Martin Lewis in the latest episode of his ITV show. He explained how to find out if you are, and also for those getting legacy benefits, such as income support or jobseeker's, how to check if you’d be better off on universal credit. Watch a brief extract below or see the full programme on the ITV Hub.
24 January 2022
Tens of thousands of Three mobile users are set to lose a perk that allows them to roam at no extra cost in 71 countries. MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal that the mobile operator is 'forcing' certain customers to sign up to new plans, which means they'll lose their 'free' roaming benefit. It's a U-turn from Three, which had said it would keep inclusive roaming for those on older contracts.
21 January 2022
Amazon Logistics has been ranked as the top parcel delivery firm for the first time in an annual poll of MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) users. It comes after another challenging year for firms providing essential services amid the continuing pandemic. But you should still complain to retailers to get them to apply pressure on delivery firms when they fail to deliver.
20 January 2022
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